Whistler Zip-lining Tours

Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012

Open year round Whistler ZipTrek offers zip-lining tours
to adventure seekers all season long. Rencently named
"Whistler's Best Activity Provider" ZipTrek provides tours for the
young and old and everyone in between.

What is Zip-lining?

For those
that don't know what zip-lining is; it begins with a series of
metal cables spread throughout a hilly area, beginning at the top
of an incline and ending at the bottom of a hill. From here patrons
are strapped into a safely harness and clipped onto the connecting
cables by a certified instructor. Once clipped in gravity simply
takes over and you begin to cruise down the line until you get to
another instructor at the bottom of the line. Various lines usually
connect one after another making different courses or routes down
the hill.

ZipTrek Whistler

ZipTrek Whistler has been based in the resort town since
summer 2002 and has been providing unforgettable
opportunities to explore Whistler's beautiful back country ever
since. Take in the awesome views from the treetop observation
platforms and explore the local forestry on the ground-based trails
and various creeks and bridges. When it come to zip-lining simply
lift up your feet and reach speeds of up to 80 km/hr
(50mph) as you cruise down the side of a Whistler
Mountain.

Whistler ZipTrek Courses

Whistler ZipTrek provides two different courses with the option
to combine the two into one mega course.

ZipTrek Bear Tour

Whistler's original course is a series of 5 different zip-lines
connected by a series of suspension bridges, boardwalks and forest
trails. Take in the tremendous views of Whistler's Fitzsimmons
Creek as you race down the zip-line trail. This course is
perfect for families, groups and those who have never zip-lined
before. This tour features 5 zip-lines, 4 treetop bridges
and takes between 2.5 - 3 hours.

ZipTrek Eagle Tour

This tour was recently added and includes a 2000-foot epic line
that drops more than 20 storey's. This tour is recommended
for older participants or any one that wants to get their
adrenaline pumping. The Eagle Tour begins in the middle of
the forest and takes you all the way back to the Whistler
Village. This tour features 5 ziplines, 4 treetop bridges and
takes between 2.5 - 3 hours.

The Mammoth Tour

The Mammoth Tour is simply a combination of both the Bear and
Eagle courses; this course is geared towards those who
are never satisfied with the standard offer. This tour
features 10 zip-lines, 9 treetop bridges and takes about 4.5
hours.